Brad Moore Inman

Brad was born on February 27, 1975 at the Santa Clara Kaiser Hospital in Santa Clara, California. His parents were Perry and Linda Inman. Brad was raised in San Jose, California. As a young child, Brad was always a happy kid. He enjoyed his time with his family going on family camping trips and watching his Dad work on cars.

Early on in his family relationships, Brad showed that he was a tolerant and flexible person, and he got along well with everyone. He was raised with two siblings. He had an older brother Brian, and a younger sister, Kelly. He was a calm and playful child and some might even say a bit mischievous in his ways.

As he was growing up, Brad developed into a person who enjoyed physically doing things, and he took pleasure in using his hands in order to create. Whether it was working with building kits or just tapping out a musical beat, Brad liked play. Growing up, Brad took part in baseball. In his spare time he liked to ride bikes and play with his neighborhood friends.

Early on in his school years, Brad quickly became well liked by his classmates. Most times, school learning did not spark Brad's interest but he managed to push through. He graduated from Willow Glen High School in 1993. He enjoyed some courses along the way with his favorite "class" in high school being wrestling. His most favorite teacher was his wrestling coach.

Brad found his true calling after High School enrolling in trade school. He found it quite easy to dive into classes, especially those that truly interested him. He loved to get his hands dirty and take things apart just to put them back together again. Brad’s ability to assemble highly complicated machinery quickly became second nature to him. He earned his HVAC Technician Certification at Sequoia Institute in 1995.

Those who didn’t know Brad well might not view him as being an outgoing person, those who called him their friend knew differently. Brad was shy and sensitive, a person who never forced his opinions and values on others. Close friends knew that his kindness was unmatched, and once you became a friend of Brad’s, you understood how true a friend he could be. While growing up, some of his best friends were Bryan Martin, Dave Alley, Dave Volkman, Jason Howell, Ceasar Chavez, and Darren Serpa. Later in life, he remained friends with Bryan Martin, and became friends with Paul Thayer, and Gary and Tami Karis.

A person who was sensitive to others’ feelings, loving and tolerant, Brad had the ability to become completely devoted to another when that affection was returned. On September 14, 1996, Brad exchanged wedding vows with his life partner Lisa Ann Ramirez at the Park Wedding Chapel in Reno, Nevada.

Brad was exceptionally sympathetic and compassionate when it came to his son. These emotional bonds made him as much playmate as parent. He gave his family unconditional love and kindness, sharing his playful nature by turning everyday activities into joyful events. Brad was blessed with one son, Nicholas.

Brad enjoyed what he did for a living. He worked hard and did his best to succeed every day. His primary occupation was as an HVAC Service Tech and Building engineer. He was employed for 17 years. He worked for four different companies. His last employer was Able Engineering at Oracle. Brad was always a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done well without imposing his will on others. He was a natural leader wherever he worked often referred to by others as "the go to guy."

Brad enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. His favorite pursuits were working on his trucks, riding mountain bikes, and playing video games with his son, Nicholas. Brad was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others. He could often be caught spending hours on the computer talking on Ford forums trying to learn about what performance gadget he had to have next. He was relaxed in his approach to his leisure time because he wanted to savor the present moment.

Brad liked sports. In high school, Brad participated in Wrestling. Recreational sports included riding mountain bikes. Brad was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Top on his list were baseball especially the San Francisco Giants.

Brad was actively involved in coaching his son's baseball team. In the past he also enjoyed assisting in T-ball and flag football. He had a nurturing and playful nature that his son and teammates were drawn too.

Because he loved the world around him, Brad enjoyed traveling and going away on vacations. It was an opportunity for him to kick back and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Brad put his personal trademark on any leisure planning that he undertook. Favorite vacations included a Mexican Riveria Cruise and the Florida Keyes.

Brad was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Brad’s favorites was Drew, an American Bulldog. They were best friends for 12 years.

Brad passed away on February 28, 2012 at Kaiser Santa Teresa in San Jose, California. He passed away unexpectedly. He is survived by his wife Lisa; his son Nicholas; his older brother Brian; and his younger sister Kelly. Services were held at Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park in San Jose, California.

Brad was a good man, a kind man, and a practical man who will for all time be remembered by his family and friends as being warm and deeply caring. He leaves behind him a treasury of life-long friendships and wonderful memories. Brad always had much to give and was able to make those connections in his life where his gifts were appreciated. Brad was a faithful, practical and loving person. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember Brad Inman.